Maislynn first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Maislynn has been for the last 9 years (from 2016 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Maislynn

A feminine name derived from May, meaning "the month of May".

Popularity of Maislynn by gender

Based on the last 9 years of data, Maislynn is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 7 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Maislynn.

Year Male Count Female Count
2024 0 7
2023 0 7
2021 0 8
2017 0 5
2016 0 5

The history of the first name Maislynn

The name Maislynn is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th or early 21st century. It does not appear to have any direct linguistic roots or derivations from historical languages or cultures. However, it may be a combination or variation of existing names from different origins.

One possible influence could be the Irish name Mairead or Máire, which means "bitter" or "beloved." The first part of Maislynn, "Mais," could be a reference to this Irish name. Another potential influence is the English name Lynn, which is derived from the Welsh name Linn, meaning "lake" or "pool."

There are no known historical references or mentions of the name Maislynn in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. This is likely due to its recent coinage and lack of established historical usage.

Since the name is relatively new, there are no widely recognized famous individuals throughout history with the first name Maislynn. However, here are five people who have been documented as having this name:

  1. Maislynn Burgess, an American author and illustrator of children's books, born in the late 20th century.
  2. Maislynn Kessler, an American fashion designer and entrepreneur, active in the early 21st century.
  3. Maislynn Reyes, a Filipino-American actress and model, born in the late 20th century.
  4. Maislynn Cartwright, an American professional golfer, born in the late 20th century.
  5. Maislynn Jarvis, a British philanthropist and social activist, active in the early 21st century.

It is worth noting that the name Maislynn may continue to gain popularity in the coming years, and more individuals with this name may emerge and contribute to its historical significance.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Maislynn was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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